How to Fix Grayed Out Remove PIN Button in Windows 11
The grayed out remove PIN button in Windows 11 happens when your security settings lock down the sign-in options, which stops you from deleting your current PIN. This issue usually pops up because Windows Hello for Business or your Microsoft account settings block the change.
You can fix this block and get the remove button working again by tweaking a quick setting or removing a registry key. Fixing it takes less than 5 minutes and brings back the normal sign-in options for your PC.
Disable the “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device” setting in Sign-in options. After that, the “Remove” button for your PIN should become active. You can then click it to delete your PIN.
Step 1Open Settings on Your 🪟 Windows 11 PC
Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 computer to begin troubleshooting.
Alternatively, press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings directly.
Step 2Click Accounts
Click Accounts from the menu on the left side of the window.
Step 3Select Sign-in Options
Select Sign-in options on the right panel.
Step 4Find the PIN Section
Find the PIN (Windows Hello) section and click to expand it.
Step 5Turn Off the Security Setting
Scroll down within the PIN section to locate Additional settings.
⚠️ Note: Making this change requires an administrator account.
Turn off the toggle switch that reads: "For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device."
Step 6Remove Your PIN
Return to the PIN (Windows Hello) section where the Remove button should now be clickable.
Click Remove to delete the PIN. A standard password can then replace it for logging in.
Summary
- The "Remove PIN" button can be grayed out because of a security setting.
- Turning off the setting that says "only allow Windows Hello sign-in" lets you remove your PIN.
- Now you can switch back to signing in with your password if you prefer.
The Remove PIN button frequently grays out in Windows 11 because a strict security policy mandates Windows Hello usage. Disabling that specific requirement clears the restriction. Reverting to a password becomes possible once the toggle is turned off.
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